Category: Planted Aquariums
There are plenty of challenges in simply assembling and maintaining an aquarium. For those wanting to take their hobby to a new and rewarding level, consider the planted aquarium.
I was drawn to the challenge of the planted tank and decided to give it a go during the build of our Spec V aquarium. Here are some articles highlighting what I have learned along the way.
Standard ADA Aquarium Sizes and Volumes
Even though my aquarium exploits are currently limited to the Fluval Spec V, I still dream of one day having a beautiful, big, planted tank, like one of those Share on Facebook Read more...... Read More
Tips for Planting Aquarium Stem Plants
In all my planning to start our planted tank, one thing I was not prepared for was the difficulty in getting the stem plants in place. I was planting a new bunch of Bacopa Caroliniana and it became... Read More
Aquarium Substrate Calculator
One challenge in planning for a new planted aquarium is determining how much substrate you need for your planted aquarium. It becomes challenging to compare various brands of substrate (that all com... Read More
Aquascaping Tool Set (Vktech) Review
When I first setup our planted aquarium, I readily jumped on board for tools and supplies to make for a healthy tank: substrate – check, fertilizers – check, upgraded light – check. ... Read More
Up Aqua Aquasand Substrate for Planted Aquariums Review
I recently rescaped our Fluval Spec V aquarium and decided to swap out the Black Flourite substrate for something a bit more high end. For all the effort of breaking down the tank, I wanted a substrat... Read More
Transitioning Aquarium Plants from Emersed to Submersed (Immersed)
Our Fluval Spec V aquarium, in its current state, is my first attempt with live aquarium plants. One early lesson that I had to learn about obtaining and planting aquarium plants is the difference bet... Read More
Lighting Schedule in a Low Light Aquarium
One of the variables that you need to establish for your aquarium is the schedule for when lights will be on and off. For the planted aquarium, this becomes critical in creating the right balance betw... Read More- 2 of 3
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